I was introduced to this chowder as a missionary in Virginia. It’s hearty, tasty and quick to make. The corn gives it a slightly sweet flavor that the kids love! –Mellyn
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Category Archives: Potato Dices
Vegetable “Stone” Soup
From Teresa J.
My friend, Teresa, first introduced me to this version of stone soup. She hosted a kids’ activity at her home where we read the book Stone Soup and then made our own soup using a combination of fresh and canned veggies the kids brought to share. Since then, my kids have enjoyed making stone soup on a regular basis. We simply chop up whatever veggies we have in the fridge and supplement with tomatoes and whatever else looks good from the pantry. I’ve adapted it below specifically for shelf-stable food storage, but it’s much tastier with fresh, in my opinion. –Mellyn
Creamy Potato Soup
Potato soup may be the ultimate comfort food. This simple recipe is both easy and satisfying. –Mellyn 
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Sweet Potato Salad
Potato salad is one of my favorites (especially with baked beans!). I had some cooked lentils on hand when I was making this and decided to experiment. The result was great! And lentils are so good for you — they have the 3rd highest protein content of any legume or nut and are also high in iron, folate, fiber and Vitamin B1. In addition, they store well and cook fast compared to other legumes. Go lentils! –Mellyn
Bean and Potato Hash
This hearty skillet dinner is easy to cook up, tasty and satisying. Of course, our family eats it with ketchup! –Mellyn 
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Clam Chowder
Another staple from my one great cook! I personally don’t like clams, but my husband LOVES them. I just discreetly remove a bowl of this for myself out of the family pot BEFORE I add the clams. Then no one is any wiser that my dish is different. I don’t have to eat clams, but I don’t need to make my kids think they shouldn’t either. I like to let them decide on their own! Recipe from Karen.
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Hamburger Soup
This is an old recipe from my mother-in-law. Most of the original measurements were “to taste.” The amounts listed here are what my family likes.
Recipe from Karen
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Potato ‘n’ Bacon Breakfast Casserole
This hearty breakfast casserole gave me hope that powdered eggs are good for more than just baking. The kids devoured it, and after our previous powdered egg experience (see Don’t SCRAMBLE the eggs!), we all breathed a sigh of relief! –Mellyn
